Global Product Development Lead

Summary

Join Telix Pharmaceuticals as their Global Product Development Lead, spearheading the development of late-stage radiopharmaceutical compounds for oncology. This strategic role demands a hands-on approach, driving cross-functional drug development activities and guiding the roadmap to regulatory approval. You will lead technical teams, collaborate with various departments, design regulatory pathways, and manage reporting. The position requires extensive experience in pharmaceutical/biotech product development, particularly in oncology and radiopharmaceuticals. Telix offers a competitive salary, bonuses, equity incentives, generous vacation, wellness days, and support for learning and development.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD strongly preferred; bachelor’s degree with minimum 10+ years considered in lieu of advanced degree
• 10+ years leading cross-functional product teams within the pharma/biotech domain required
• Experience in clinical Phase 2 through approval required
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, communicate effectively, and collaborate in a matrixed team environment

Responsibilities

• Leads technical cross-functional team to achieve milestones and advance through stage-gates
• Champion the development of late-stage radiopharmaceutical compounds, ensuring alignment with company strategy and objectives
• Contribute to clinical trial strategy, gathering input from stakeholders and providing expertise
• Create integrated development plan encompassing timelines for all functions
• Overcome obstacles to ensure programs progress in a timely manner
• Showcase prowess in strategic thinking, particularly in the realm of cross-functional drug development, guiding matrixed teams through complex decision-making and risk management processes
• Co-lead and create strategic direction with Global Commercial Lead
• Foster a collaborative spirit, working seamlessly with teams spanning clinical, non-clinical, regulatory affairs, quality, manufacturing and supply chain, commercial, medical affairs and program management to formulate plans that achieve program milestones and objectives
• Partner with Clinical and Regulatory Affairs to craft the ideal development pathway for approval, aiming to meet product attributes and commercial objectives
• Assume accountability for reporting the progression of assigned drug development program, presenting data through dashboards and management reviews
• Create and execute comprehensive product development plans and data packages, paving the way for informed go/no-go decisions and continuous progression towards product approval
• Engage subject matter experts and thought leaders, both within and outside the organization, fostering rich scientific dialogue, extracting insights, and refining development plans and strategies
• Lead team and manage conflicting views diverging views on team, and spearhead team towards solutions and progress
• Liaise with senior management for input and updating programs
• Lead development, regulatory, CMC, clinical operations, manufacturing through preparations for submitting regulatory filings and ultimately product launch

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in oncology development and/or radiopharmaceuticals will be a distinct advantage
• Experience in clinical Phase 2 through approval required, specifically in the musculoskeletal therapeutic area strongly preferred
• Excellent team management skills required
• Excellent presentation skills and executive presence required

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Annual performance-based bonuses
• An equity-based incentive program
• Generous vacation
• Paid wellness days
• Support for learning and development